Osteoporosis Learning Center
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Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. |
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Symptoms
There are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Symptoms occurring late in the disease include: Bone pain o...
Causes
Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, as well as...
Tests
Bone mineral density testing (specifically a densitometry or DEXA scan) measures how much bone you have. This test ha...
Treatments
The goals of osteoporosis treatment are to: Control pain associated with the disease; Slow down or stop bone loss; Pr...
Complications
Compression fractures of the spine; Hip and wrist fractures; Disability caused by severely weakened bones; Loss of ab...
Prevention
Calcium is essential for building and maintaining healthy bone. Vitamin D is also needed because it helps your body a...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of osteoporosis or if you wish to be screened for the condition.
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